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Single source aiming point locator

  • US 4,209,255 A
  • Filed: 03/30/1979
  • Issued: 06/24/1980
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/30/1979
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Aiming point locator for identifying the point on a plane which is viewed by a wearer, comprising:

  • emitter means positionable on the head of a wearer for selectively directing a beam of electromagnetic energy along a first axis toward a plane;

    optical means located adjacent said emitter means through which said beam of electromagnetic energy passes for modifying said beam to create a tapered energy pattern;

    sighting means positionable on the head of said wearer for creating a visible image along a second axis, said second axis intersecting said first axis, to identify the intersection of said first axis with said plane; and

    photoresponsive means for receiving said tapered beam of electromagnetic energy from said emitter means and for providing an electrical output signal which is related to the location of the point in said plane viewed by said wearer.

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